mining (peat)

Question 1

what are raised bogs

Answer 1

are found on flat or gently sloping land, in the midlands, form in shallow depressions, depth of 8-12 meters

Question 2

blanket bogs

Answer 2

on mountain slopes, west of ireland, in areas of heavy rainfall, average depth of 3 meters

Question 3

extraction of peat (positives)

Answer 3

1. a good fuel source 2. creates more jobs

Question 4

extraction of peat (negatives)

Answer 4

1. its bad for the climate 2. takes many years to form

Question 5

moving away from finite sources of energy

Answer 5

bord na mona has started to move away from peat extraction as its main primary income and is trying to move to a more eco friendly energy source